Accessory Spleen

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AS
Pronunciation
/ækˈsɛsəri splin/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. Given that an accessory spleen does not usually require treatment, accurate preoperative diagnosis will obviate surgery.
  2. In particular, when the accessory spleen is located in the pancreas, it may mimic a well-enhancing solid pancreatic tumor.
  3. At operation an accessory spleen was found in 3 cases and it was excised.
  4. Objective : To discuss the diagnostic value of CT and MRI in ectopic intrapancreatic accessory spleen ( IPAS ).
  5. Accessory spleen was found in one patient ( 7.1 %, 1 / 14 ).

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